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Topic: Politics

decontrol

IPA: /dɪˈkɒntrəʊl/

KK: /diˈkɒntrəʊl/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove restrictions or control, especially by a governing body, allowing for more freedom or flexibility.

Example: The government decided to decontrol the prices of essential goods to encourage competition.

decontrolled

IPA: /dɪˈkɒntrəʊld/

KK: /dɪˈkɒntrəʊld/

adjective

Definition: Not under control or regulation; free from restrictions or limitations.

Example: The decontrolled market allowed for more competition among businesses.

verb

Definition: To remove control or regulation from something, allowing it to operate freely or without restrictions.

Example: The government decided to decontrolled the market to encourage competition.

decorum

IPA: /dɪˈkɔːrəm/

KK: /dɪˈkɔrəm/

noun

Definition: Decorum refers to the proper and polite behavior or conduct that is expected in social situations. It can also mean the appropriateness of style or tone in artistic works.

Example: At the formal dinner, everyone was expected to maintain a sense of decorum.

decree

IPA: /dɪˈkriː/

KK: /dɪˈkri/

intransitive verb

Definition: To officially announce or order something, often in a formal way.

Example: The government decided to decree a new law to improve public safety.

noun

Definition: A formal and official order or decision made by a person in authority, often having the power of law.

Example: The government issued a decree to enforce new regulations on pollution control.

transitive verb

Definition: To officially order or decide something, often in a formal or authoritative way.

Example: The government decided to decree a new law to improve public safety.

decreer

IPA: /dɪˈkriːər/

KK: /dɪˈkriːər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes an official order or decision.

Example: The decreer announced the new regulations for the city.

decretive

IPA: /dɪˈkriːtɪv/

KK: /dɪˈkriːtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the power to make decisions or give orders that must be followed.

Example: The decretive nature of the judge's ruling left no room for appeal.

decrier

IPA: /dɪˈkraɪər/

KK: /dɪˈkraɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who publicly criticizes or denounces something.

Example: The decrier spoke out against the unfair policies of the government.

decriminalize

IPA: /ˌdiːˈkrɪmɪnaɪz/

KK: /diˈkrɪmɪnəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make an action or behavior no longer considered a crime, often by changing the law.

Example: The government decided to decriminalize the use of marijuana in the state.

decrown

IPA: /dɪˈkraʊn/

KK: /dɪˈkraʊn/

transitive verb

Definition: To take away someone's crown or royal title, usually as a punishment or change in power.

Example: The king was decrowned after the rebellion.

decry

IPA: /dɪˈkraɪ/

KK: /dɪˈkraɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To publicly express strong disapproval of something or someone.

Example: The critics decry the film for its lack of originality.

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